Abstract
Purpose:
To report a case of severe anterior segment inflammation secondary to exposure to a high-power blue laser device.
Methods:
Case report.
Results:
A 14-year-old male presented with redness, pain and decreased vision in his left eye after exposure to blue laser. Examination indicated severe conjunctival injection associated with 4+ cells in the anterior chamber with fibrinous reaction. The posterior pole was normal.
Conclusion:
Blue laser devices are easily available through the Internet. These devices can cause devastating ocular injuries. National safety guidelines are required to regulate use.
Keywords:
Anterior segment; blue laser; fibrinous reaction; trauma; uveitis.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Ophthalmic
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Adolescent
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Anterior Eye Segment / injuries*
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Atropine / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Eye Injuries / diagnosis
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Eye Injuries / drug therapy
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Eye Injuries / etiology*
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Lasers / adverse effects*
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Male
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Mydriatics / therapeutic use
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Prednisolone / analogs & derivatives
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Uveitis, Anterior / diagnosis
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Uveitis, Anterior / drug therapy
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Uveitis, Anterior / etiology*
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Vision Disorders / diagnosis
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Vision Disorders / drug therapy
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Vision Disorders / etiology*
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Visual Acuity
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Mydriatics
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Atropine
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prednisolone acetate
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Prednisolone